118 West 121 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01905-0142Map
Owner of record: Barnes, Harold J
118 West 121 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1889 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 11 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Barnes, Harold J. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 20 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 5
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 30
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 16, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 2, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 27, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of two lockable slide bolts with eyes for padlock at building entrance door from street at public hall, 1st story
Apr 20, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Sep 19, 1994
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar.
Sep 23, 1981
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-15.01 adm code provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures wash basin kitchen 2 sty front apt.
Jun 21, 1978
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-15.01 adm code provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures wash basin kitchen 2 sty front apt.
Jun 21, 1978
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator couch 1 sty pub hall.
Jun 21, 1978
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-15.01 adm code provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures 1st sty east room 2.
Jun 13, 1978
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls & ceiling basement rear room & kitchen.
Jul 2, 1975
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department, the surfaces at walls & ceiling basement rear room.
Jul 2, 1975
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ar front cellar ashes.
Jul 2, 1975
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-21.07 adm code provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department at osy valve cellar.
Jul 2, 1975
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove the illegal fastening scuttle cover at door turn buckles.
Jul 2, 1975
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of old furniture 1 sty public hall & 4 sty public hall.
Jul 2, 1975
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.09 adm code provide a manager who shall be responsible for the conduct, operation and maintenance of premises and who shall live on premises or be regularly present therein.
Jul 2, 1975
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-22.03 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Jun 27, 1975
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1AND2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 16, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 16, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 2, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 2, 2010 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1889
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 11
- Building area
- 4,695 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,018 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1905 / 142
- Assessed value
- $472,500
- Landmark / historic district
- Mount Morris Park Historic District Extension
Questions about 118 West 121 Street
Who owns 118 West 121 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Barnes, Harold J.
Does 118 West 121 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 118 West 121 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 118 West 121 Street built?
City records list 1889 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 118 West 121 Street?
It has 11 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.